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Planner Apprentice
This role will include involvement in varied planning projects, advising clients, managing applications, local plan representations and stakeholder engagement within a supportive, commercially minded team where you can develop technical expertise, build client relationships, progress your RTPI career and make a real impact.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist with site assessments, planning history research, policy analysis and the preparation of planning advice.
- Support the preparation, co-ordination and submission of planning applications, representations, appeals and related documents
- Communicate clearly with colleagues, clients, local planning authorities and statutory consultees, including preparing written and verbal updates and responding to correspondence
- Maintain accurate project documentation, filing systems, contact information and daily timesheets, ensuring confidentiality is upheld
- Manage personal objectives by reviewing progress, seeking feedback and developing new planning-related skills through ongoing learning
- Support team activities and contribute to a collaborative working environment
Requirements
- GCSE in: English and Maths (grade C/4)
- Degree in: Geography, Planning or a closely related subject (grade 2:2 or above)
- Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Time Management
- Willingness to learn
- Full driving licence is desirable
Benefits
- We offer a supportive environment focused on professional development, with regular opportunities for learning, growth and mentoring from experienced planners
- Apprentices will gain exposure to real client projects, helping to develop planning knowledge, communication skills, commercial awareness and confidence in a professional setting
- You will be encouraged to participate in team meetings, workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions, supporting collaboration and strong working relationships and take part in industry events
- CODE values creativity, innovation and a ‘can-do’ attitude, so applicants should be ready to contribute ideas and take initiative
- The role would suit someone who is proactive, organised and keen to build a career in town planning
- Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship.
- With experience, apprentices may progress to senior planner positions, taking on greater responsibility for project management, client relationships and technical expertise. Continued development can lead to roles such as Associate, Associate Director and Director, where leadership, business strategy and specialist knowledge are highly valued. At CODE Development Planners, there is a clear pathway for growth, with each level building on the previous one and offering opportunities for professional and career advancement and increased impact within the organisation.
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- Closes on Monday 10 August 2026
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About CODE Development Planners Ltd
CODE Development Planners Ltd is a town planning consultancy based in Kentford, Newmarket, active principally, but not exclusively, in the east and south of England. We provide professional planning advice to clients across a wide range of development projects, including large scale and complex residential, industrial, recreational and community developments. We undertake and lead on site assessments, planning applications, development plan representations, appeals and stakeholder consultation. Our work involves advising clients on planning strategy, promoting sites through the planning system, liaising with local planning authorities and statutory consultees, and preparing high-quality written submissions and reports. We are commercially minded, client-focused and committed to delivering practical, proactive and innovative planning solutions. As a small, collaborative consultancy, we offer apprentices the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across live projects, work closely with experienced planners and develop strong technical, communication and client relationship skills. https://codedp.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Contact
ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY sarahburch@codedp.co.uk The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000040293.
Training Details
- Training provider: ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
- Training course: Chartered town planner (degree) (level 7)
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- Course contents:
- Undertake research and analysis of information for planning policy formulation and to prepare material for policy, guidelines and advice. Typically this would include spatial development strategies and statutory development plans, development briefs, design guides, sustainability appraisal, materials for inquiry, advocacy or presentations in public or to councillors or clients.
- Implement policies and procedures set out in plans, legislation and related documents. Typically, this would include statutory development management, the preparation and submission of planning applications, implementation of plans or schemes for matters such as conservation, environmental improvement, economic development or regeneration, infrastructure, minerals or waste. Site appraisal, feasibility studies and other forms of study preparatory to the submission of a planning application. Planning enforcement, appeals and inquiries.
- Produce creative and innovative design strategies, policies and solutions. Typically, this would include buildings, public realm, landscaping, villages, towns, cities or other parts of the urban and rural environment.
- Collect data using appropriate systems and software, undertake investigations and research to inform quantitative and qualitative analysis and appraisal. Weigh evidence and evaluate alternative planning solutions. Make clear, integrated responses and evidence based decisions. Demonstrate sound judgement and the ability to balance varying objectives.
- Engage with and manage stakeholders and customers and build positive, relationships. Communicate, negotiate, advocate and mediate effectively and respond appropriately to resolve conflict.
- Define clear aims and objectives and deliver projects to time and to budget. Use appropriate information technology. Lead and manage a process from start to finish and evaluate the outcome identifying actions for improvement and development.
- Work in partnership. Network, create and maintain an environment where information is shared.
- Communicate clearly in writing and verbally. Negotiate and mediate. Work independently and as part of a team and lead others. Manage work and time. Customer and client care.
- Training schedule: MSc (Hons) Town Planning. Day release delivery at ARU's Chelmsford campus
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